Adjunct - Spanish Language Instructors

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 22,320 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking Adjunct Instructors for Eastern University's Department of Languages and Cultural Studies. Candidates will teach undergraduate Spanish language courses either face-to-face at the St. Davids campus or through an online FLEX program. A Master's Degree in Spanish or a related field is required, along with native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Candidates should have prior experience in college-level teaching and must demonstrate a commitment to the university's Christian mission. The department welcomes applications throughout the year and reviews them as teaching vacancies arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Spanish language courses.
• Engage with students in face-to-face or online formats.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English

Teaching experience at the college/university level

Christian commitment compatible with the university’s mission

Education

Master’s Degree in Spanish or a related field

Job description

Position Description

Eastern University's Department of Languages and Cultural Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities invites applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach undergraduate Spanish language courses. Classes may be face‑to‑face on our main campus in St. Davids or in our new online FLEX program. Adjuncts with experience teaching “Language for the Professions” courses are especially welcomed. The department accepts applications throughout the year and will consider submitted applications as teaching vacancies arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Native or near‑native fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Christian commitment compatible with the university’s mission and willingness to support its vision.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. The university is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. To apply, submit a cover letter including a brief statement of faith, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three current professional references.

Background Checks

Standard background clearance is required. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening, which may include verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, credit history (for positions involving finances or alumni funds), and other pertinent qualifications.

Youth clearances are required for positions involving direct contact with children. This includes:

1. Affidavit
2. FBI Criminal Record Check
3. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
4. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law. The university does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran status, Vietnam‑era status, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) status, or veteran status in its admission policies, programs, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other university‑administered programs, or employment practices and programs.